The Great Betrayal!

[EdwinLi]

I do wonder what will they need Minfilia for in their plans.

Only thing I can guess is that Minfilia will be a type of special sacrifice or to serve as a Physical Host for Zodiark.

[gamesmart]

I do wonder what will they need Minfilia for in their plans.

Only thing I can guess is that Minfilia will be a type of special sacrifice or to serve as a Physical Host for Zodiark.

That's probably the most likely reason, as Iceheart has already set the precedent by using herself as a host for Saint Shiva. Both Minfilia and Iceheart have the Echo, which is likely the key in doing so.

[EdwinLi]

That's probably the most likely reason, as Iceheart has already set the precedent by using herself as a host for Saint Shiva. Both Minfilia and Iceheart have the Echo, which is likely the key in doing so.

If that is the case then that would mean Minfilia maybe the Final boss of 3.0 or Pre-Final boss of 3.0 if they successfully turn Minfilia into Zodiark's Host body.

[gamesmart]

If that is the case then that would mean Minfilia maybe the Final boss of 3.0 or Pre-Final boss of 3.0 if they successfully turn Minfilia into Zodiark's Host body.

That'd be one heck of a plot twist, assuming it succeeds. May end up being a regular solo instanced fight if everything plays out like that.
But as mentioned elsewhere, the Main Scenario teaser for Before the Fall Part 2 shows her back in the material world, so if it does succeed it'll be very, very short-lived.

[EdwinLi]

That'd be one heck of a plot twist, assuming it succeeds. May end up being a regular solo instanced fight if everything plays out like that.
But as mentioned elsewhere, the Main Scenario teaser for Before the Fall Part 2 shows her back in the material world, so if it does succeed it'll be very, very short-lived.

Well anything can happen at this point with Minfilia's capture. If the use of Minfilia as a Host for Zodiark works then it is possible that Zodiark is hiding his presence in Minfilia or pretending to be Minfilia similar to how Lahabrea pretended to be or hid his control over Thancred's body.

If their plans failed in 2.5 Part 1 or there is another reason for Minfilia's capture and we save her then meh she still herself and nothing more.

[RyuDragnier]

I do wonder what will they need Minfilia for in their plans.

Only thing I can guess is that Minfilia will be a type of special sacrifice or to serve as a Physical Host for Zodiark.

What if it's the other way around? What if they need her to be a host for Hydaelyn so they can actually contain/kill her permanently?

[Linadae]

What if it's the other way around? What if they need her to be a host for Hydaelyn so they can actually contain/kill her permanently?

Now THAT is an interesting twist. And to be honest I don't think Final Fantasy's had that done before. Also...Minfillia's always been closer to Hydaelyn than anyone else. I would actually like to see that happen to be honest.